US 51 over Brashear Creek
GoodMadison County, Mississippi · 1.7MI N Natchez Trace · Structure no. 210005104510950
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Brashear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Brashear Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 41 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 over Brashear Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US 51 over Brashear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 51 over Brashear Creek carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Brashear Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Brashear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.